France April 1 Musk slams Le Pen ruling, says it will 'backfire' like Trump's as some on global right face legal troubles Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, among other right-wing politicians.
Brazil February 18 Brazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, alleging he attempted a coup to stay in office following his 2022 election loss.
Brazil January 16 Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport temporarily restored in order to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Transition January 10 Trump's victory could give boost to Brazil's Bolsonaro's re-election hopes amid court ban on him running Brazil's supreme court has prevented Jair Bolsonaro from running again in the 2026 presidential election, yet the former president and his team are hoping the incoming Trump administration might help.
Brazil November 21 Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides, were indicted by federal police on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office in 2022.
Brazil September 7 Key Bolsonaro lieutenant blasts Biden for silence on Brazil's X ban: US has 'responsibility' to speak up Allies and former officials of Bolsonaro's administration have urged international support in their mission to overturn the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban social media platform X.
Brazil July 4 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.
World April 21, 2024 Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of Bolsonaro Tesla's CEO is under investigation over the dissemination of fake news by supporters of Bolsonaro, Elon Musk recently came out stating his platform X would not comply a Brazilian court’s order.
Jair Bolsonaro February 27, 2024 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for allegedly harassing a humpback whale Jair Bolsonaro, former President of Brazil, is adding alleged harassment of a whale to his list of legal woes after facing federal investigation for an incident off the coast of Sao Paolo.
Brazil February 8, 2024 Brazilian police investigate former President Bolsonaro's allies over alleged election interference Brazilian police are conducting investigations into allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for their alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2022 election.
Brazil January 29, 2024 Brazil targets former President Bolsonaro's son in spying investigation Federal police in Brazil carried out a search warrant Monday for Carlos Bolsonaro, son of the country's former president, right-wing firebrand Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil August 24, 2023 Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams Right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo, where he was admitted Wednesday for routine health checks.
Brazil August 23, 2023 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital for routine health examination Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was admitted to the hospital for what his close aid referred to as a routine health examination.
Jair Bolsonaro May 3, 2023 Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had his home searched and phone seized by Brazil's Federal Police Wednesday in an investigation into alleged doctored vaccine cards.
Brazil April 26, 2023 Brazilian judge temporarily suspends Telegram app A Brazilian federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of Telegram, a messaging app that has reportedly refused to turn data on far-right users over to authorities.
Brazil April 26, 2023 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks Jair Bosonaro, the former president of Brazil, gave testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks. Hundreds of people involved in the attacks are expected to stand trial.
Brazil April 14, 2023 Brazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered federal police to interrogate former President Jair Bolsonaro over attacks by supporters after his successor's inauguration.
Brazil March 30, 2023 Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month Florida trip Former right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro returned to his home country after spending three months in Florida.
World March 22, 2023 Brazil's new leftist government moves to take guns back after surge in purchases under Bolsonaro Brazil's new left wing government is taking action to reverse the surge in gun purchases that took place during the previous four years under former President Bolsonaro.
Brazil March 8, 2023 Brazil's Lula uses Women's Day to tout new spending plans Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that his administration would seek to promote spending on women's healthcare and other gender-specific interests.
Brazil January 30, 2023 Brazil's former President Bolsonaro applies for U.S. tourist visa: reports Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a six-month tourist visa in the United States to clear his head and take time off before deciding his next steps.
Jair Bolsonaro January 11, 2023 Bolsonaro may leave Florida for Brazil early as pressure to extradite him grows Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may head home for Brazil earlier than expected as calls for him to be extradited out of Florida continue to grow.
Brazil January 11, 2023 Brazil braces for new wave of pro-Bolsonaro protests following attack on Capital Brazil's newest administration bolstered security nationwide after calls were renewed for pro-Bolsonaro protestors to 'retake power' days after violent protests on capital.
Jair Bolsonaro January 10, 2023 Brazil arrests rise to 1,500 after pro-Bolsonaro attack on capital Brazilian authorities have detained 1,500 supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly participating in the attack on the nation's capital on Sunday.
Jair Bolsonaro January 9, 2023 Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged from hospital after being treated for abdominal pains linked to 2018 stabbing Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from a Central Florida hospital after he was treated for abdominal pains linked to a 2018 stabbing.
Brazil January 9, 2023 Brazil’s Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain: report Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Florida just one day after his supporters marched on government buildings in protest of the new president in Brasilia, Brazil.
Jair Bolsonaro January 9, 2023 Democrats organize bid to extradite Bolsonaro from Florida after Brazilian Capitol attack Several House Democrats called for the U.S. to extradite former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro out of Florida after his supporters attacked Brazil's Capitol.
Brazil January 9, 2023 Bolsonaro condemns Brazil rioters, denies organizing Capitol riot Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro offered a meager criticism of his supporters who attacked the seat of Brazil's government on Sunday, comparing them to left-wing rioters.
Brazil January 9, 2023 Biden condemns ‘assault on democracy’ in Brazil as Democrats compare riots to January 6 President Biden condemned the pro-Bolsonaro attack on Brazil's Capitol, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court on Sunday as many Democrats called for Bolsonaro to be extradited.
Brazil January 8, 2023 Brazil’s National Congress, other sites raided by pro-Bolsonaro protesters opposing Lula victory Supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro on Sunday stormed past security and raided the Planalto Palace in Brasilia a week after the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
